US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 1 over Bartholomew Fork

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West CO Rt 3 · Structure no. 00000000025A245

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 1 over Bartholomew Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Marion CO Rt 1 over Bartholomew Fork in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long.

Location

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CarriesMarion CO Rt 1
CrossesBartholomew Fork
Location0.01 MI West CO Rt 3
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.52868, -80.42673
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,090 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 1 over Bartholomew Fork built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 1 over Bartholomew Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 1 over Bartholomew Fork carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 1 over Bartholomew Fork?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns Marion CO Rt 1 over Bartholomew Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.